iscrivi

Iscrivi is the second-person singular imperative form of the Italian verb iscrivere, meaning to enroll, register, or inscribe. As an imperative, it is used to give a direct instruction to a single person. The verb has a reflexive counterpart, iscriversi, whose imperative is iscriviti and is commonly used when referring to enrolling oneself (for example, in a course or a newsletter). The infinitive iscrivere and the related noun iscrizione (enrollment, registration) are closely connected in meaning.

Grammatical notes: iscrivere is a transitive verb. The imperative form is identical in spelling to the present indicative for the second-person singular, iscriv(i)vi, and its use as a command is determined by context and punctuation. Common alternatives include the formal imperative Lei iscriva (you [formal] enroll) and the plural voi iscrivete or the formal Lei iscriv(a) per Lei.

Etymology: iscrivere derives from Latin inscribere, meaning to inscribe or to write within. The modern Italian verb retains the sense of placing someone or something within an official list or record, hence enrollment or registration.

Usage context: iscrivi appears in instructions, forms, or directions where a user is asked to input information or to enroll someone or something. In contemporary Italian, for enrolling oneself, iscriviti is more typical when the action is reflexive, or iscriviti al corso (sign up for the course). For registrations, iscrizione is the noun form used to denote the act or status of being enrolled.

See also: iscrizione, iscriversi, iscrizione online, iscrivere alunni.